RSM India Newsflash - Overview and Key Highlights of The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Please find our latest Newsflash titled “Overview and Key Highlights of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025”.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formally notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, which operationalise the DPDP Act, 2023. These Rules introduce a structured framework for transparency, accountability, breach reporting, consent management, data minimisation, and governance obligations for organisations handling personal data in India. The notification also sets the stage for establishing the Data Protection Board, enabling a phased rollout of compliance obligations.

This Newsflash provides:

• A concise overview of the Rules

• Key effective dates

• Rule-wise highlights and compliance expectations

• Immediate next steps for organisations to prepare for implementation

Please feel free to reach out in case of any pertinent doubt/ query.

RSM India Newsflash - Key Highlights of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.pdf